Andre Poyser

U2’s Bono Gets Mid-Air Scare After Learjet Door Falls Off During Flight To Germany

U2 lead singer Bono has gotten the scare of his life after the door of the Learjet he was flying in fell off in mid-air on its way to Germany. ABC News reported that the Learjet door fell off while the plane was 8,000 feet in the air. All the luggage fell out of the […]

10y ago

cannabis|marijuana

United Nations Raises Concern About U.S. Marijuana Legalization

The overwhelming support for marijuana legalization in the recently-held U.S. elections is being viewed with scrutiny by the United Nations. This comes a few weeks after voters in Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia took to the polls and approved the legalization of recreational marijuana, as reported by the Inquisitr. According to Reuters, the […]

10y ago

kansas|supreme court|Westboro Baptist Church

Supreme Court Gives Green Light For Same-Sex Marriage In Kansas

The Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon cleared the way for same-sex couples to marry in Kansas — the thirty-third state on the list. According to ABC News, the nation’s highest court denied the state’s request to prevent gay and lesbian couples from marrying while Kansas fights the issue in court. The state constitution includes a […]

10y ago

gambling|las vegas

From The Kitchen Counter To The Poker Table: Swedish Trainee Chef Wins World Series Of Poker

In a historic game of World Series of Poker (WSOP), that for the first time did not include an American finalist, an unlikely Swedish trainee chef has emerged as the winner. The Washington Post reported that Sweden’s Martin Jacobson won the $10 million World Series of Poker prize. The 27-year-old trainee chef got his start […]

10y ago

conservatives|david cameron|theresa may

Chaos Breaks Out In British Parliament Over European Arrest Warrant

On Monday, Prime Minister David Cameron was forced to rush back from the Lord Mayor’s dinner to quell tempers in the parliament after it was revealed that the government would not allow a vote on the controversial European arrest warrant. The BBC reported that there were scenes of chaos in the Commons chamber after a […]

10y ago

Andrew Wiggins|dwyane wade|Miami Heat|Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew Wiggins Receives The Wisdom Of The Sages From Dwyane Wade

Andrew Wiggins and Dwyane Wade have given fans one more heartwarming reason to love the NBA league. According to ESPN, after the Miami Heat defeated the Timberwolves on Sunday, Dwyane Wade approached rookie shooting guard Andrew Wiggins and offered him a few words of advise. Dime Magazine reported that Coach Flip Saunders charged Wiggins with […]

10y ago

bahamas|south africa

He Died Living His Purpose: Preacher And Motivational Speaker Miles Munroe Dies In Plane Crash

The evangelical world is in mourning after news that internationally-renowned preacher, author, business coach, and motivational speaker Dr. Myles Munroe has died. The Washington Post reported that Munroe and nine others, including his wife, died as their Lear jet tried to land in Grand Bahama Island. The plane reportedly struck a crane at the Grand […]

10y ago

david cameron

David Cameron And Parliamentary Leaders Consider Tower Of London Poppy Display Extension

The display of poppies at the Tower of London has generated quite a buzz in the United Kingdom and has caused several politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, to call for an extension of the display. According to BBC News, the Prime Minister has entered the debate on whether the Tower of London’s field of […]

10y ago

Tony Parker And Tim Duncan Combine To Score 34 Points In The Spurs’ 94-92 Win Over The Hawks

Tony Parker and Tim Duncan continue to prove that age is just a number in basketball, after their combined score of 34 points gave the San Antonio Spurs the edge over the Atlanta Hawks in the team’s third game of the season. According to ESPN, the San Antonio Spurs held on to capture their 17th […]

10y ago

Anderson Silva

UFC Champion Anderson Silva Hospitalized With Back Injury, Still Plans To Fight Nick Diaz

Former UFC champion Anderson Silva has been hospitalized after a back injury sustained during a training session. According to a report from Brazilian news site Combate, Silva experienced pain and numbness in his legs after a training session at X-Gym in Rio de Janeiro. He was taken to Hospital Barra D’Or, where the issue was […]

10y ago

democratic party

Democratic House Representative Roger Freeman Wins Re-election, There Is Only One Problem: He Is Deceased

There is no doubt that the democrats have taken a severe beating in this round of elections. The Inquisitr has reported that the Republican party has won senate majority in the mid-term elections. Of the few victories democrats can boast, Roger Freeman stands out as a shining example. There is only one problem, he died […]

10y ago

WWE: Rusev Wins U.S. Title On The WWE Network, Defeats Sheamus With The Accolade

Bulgarian pro wrestler Alexander Rusev has walked away as the WWE United States Champion after defeating Sheamus in a match aired on the WWE Network. According to Sports World News, in an effort to boost WWE Network subscriptions, the company had a special United States Championship match airing exclusively on the network after Monday Night […]

10y ago

eric holder

Hyundai And Kia To Settle Largest Fine Ever, Charged For Violating Clean Air Act

The mileage on several Hyundai and Kia models was overstated by at least a mile per gallon. This error will cost the Korean automakers $700 million in settlements. According to Reuters, the Korean automakers will pay $350 million in penalties to the U.S. government for overstating fuel economy ratings in what officials said on Monday […]

10y ago

tennis

Rafael Nadal Undergoes Appendix Surgery

The much anticipated Paris Masters and ATP finals in London will not feature tennis superstar Rafael Nadal due to surgery on his appendix, effectively ending his 2014 season. According to BBC Sports, Rafael Nadal underwent successful surgery to remove his appendix on Monday and is expected to leave hospital within 24 hours. The Spaniard, 28, […]

10y ago

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ Album Set To Break Britney Spears Sales Records

Taylor Swift continues to prove that she is a phenomenal singer with the release of her new album, 1989. According to Time Magazine, her fifth album is on track to sell more than 1.3 million copies. Taylor Swift’s 1989 could sell more than 1.3 million copies by the end of the week, which means the […]

10y ago

Burkina Faso Coup Succeeds, Army Continues Military Takes Over

In a series of events that has led to the end of 27 year reign for Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore, the military has cemented its hold on power. Reuters reported that the military top brass named Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida, deputy commander of the elite presidential guard, as head of state on Saturday. One […]

10y ago

Tech Entrepreneur Stewart Butterfield Built Flickr And Slack While Playing Video Games

Anyone who says playing video games is a waste of time has not yet heard of Stewart Butterfield, founder of Slack and Flickr. According to The Inquisitr, Flickr, which was Butterfield’s first successful venture, was sold to Yahoo for $40 million and now he is set to make even more money with his new workplace […]

10y ago

amber rose|wiz khalifa

Wiz Khalifa Wants To Be More Than A Weed Head Rapper

Fresh off the release of his newest album, Wiz Khalifa is yearning for a change of image and wants people to stop thinking of him as a weed head. According to BET, Wiz Khalifa wants to be stripped of the stigma which labels him as a stoner and weed head. Khalifa is open about his […]

10y ago

Brad Paisley|jimmy kimmel|jimmy kimmel live

Jimmy Kimmel Hologram To Appear At CMA Awards

The Country Music Association (CMA) Awards is a highly anticipated event that is normally headlined by country musicians and performers, but this year the highlight of the event will be a guest appearance by Jimmy Kimmel — to be more specific, Jimmy Kimmel’s hologram. According to Reality TV World, Jimmy Kimmel will appear via hologram […]

10y ago

hungary|Internet

Hungarians Protest New Internet Tax

Hungarians are protesting because the Government has planned to put a tax on internet use. According to Reuters, thousands of Hungarians took to the streets on Tuesday night to protest a planned tax on data traffic and the broader course of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government they saw as undermining democracy and relations with European […]

10y ago